Assessment and evaluation will be based on the provincial curriculum expectations and the achievement levels outlined in those documents. The 4 levels of achievement correspond to the letter grades on report cards as follows (4=A, 3=B, 2=C, and 1=D).

Provincial Achievement Chart:

Level 4 (A):

Student achievement demonstrates the knowledge and skills in a sophisticated way. Thorough and sophisticated knowledge/ability. Achievement surpasses the standard.

Level 3 (B):

Student achievement is at the provincial standard. Students are prepared for work in the next grade. Considerable knowledge/ability.

Level 2 (C):

Student achievement approaches the provincial standard. Some knowledge/ability.

Level 1 (D):

Student achievement falls below the provincial standard (while still passing). Limited knowledge/ability.

R:

Below grade level expectations. Remediation required.

The elementary curriculum documents (organized by subject) can be found online at the following address:

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/subjects.html